Steve was doing some research to find out where his favorite pitcher ranked in Wins in the 4 and a half seasons he has been on the Pirates. The Results were so interesting, I knew we had to post a blog about it. Brubaker came in 27th among active pitchers in Wins over this Time period. Here are 1 through 27 with their record. I wrote a short blurb about some of them. Enjoy.
1. David Cone 88-40
An interesting #1. I knew he was great, but expected him to be closer to #5. nonetheless, cone has been the winningest pitcher since 2027. He was definately worthy of beaing drafted #1 overall.
2. Doug Rau 83-24
By far the best winning percentage on this list, and we thing the best winning percentage by a starter all time. A great pitcher on a great team. also a former #1 overall pick.
3. Brandon Webb 77-37
Webb goes to show how being on a great team can drive you high on this list. With an ERA that won't blow you away over this period, Webb has simply shown up and been a solid pitcher without getting injured for this period, and the great offense has helped him win 77 games.
4. Dennis Eckersly 73-39
Former Cy Young winner has done quite well for himself after winning the award, coming in 4th. Eck has played on many teams in his long career.
5. Nolan Ryan 72-42
Another old guy who is still getting it done. Ryan is a fantastic power pitcher and no one should be surprosed at him bein gin the top 5.
6. Dwight Gooden 71-47
A bit of a surprise, but has the combination of being a pretty good pitcher on pretty good teams.
7. Fenrnando Valenzuela 69-37
Has been a bit hot and cold, but has been hot enough to put him high on this list.
8. Orel Hershizer 68-27
Orel, another who takes very few losses, has been playing for the mighty Marlins for his entire career and it has certainly helped his record.
9. Tom Glavine 68-39
Glavine came out of the gate very hot, but has wavered. Another Twins player who has gotten it done.
10. Burleigh Grimes 68-45
Is 2nd in this period in QS percentage, with 109 of his 150 starts going as quality.
11. Joe Kennedy 67-34
The Cy young winner for the Dodgers has kept his success going.
12. Oliver Perez 67-36
Hasn't won as much since leaving the Rangers, but has won 20 games and a Cy Young before.
13. Mark Gubicza 67-38
14. Warren Spahn 66-46
15. Adam Eaton 65-26
16. Scott Sullivan 65-44
17. Roger Clemens 64-49
T-18. Jim Perry 63-37
T-18. Tony Livingston 63-37
20. Charlie Hough 62-29
Is first during this period in QS percentage, converting a staggering 100 of 133.
21. Dave Dravecky 62-45
22. Dave Wickersham 61-29
23. Phil Niekro 61-43
24. Andy Van Hekken 60-36
25. Bobby Witt 60-41
26. Tomo Ohka 60-46
27. Ken Brubaker 58-38
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Nice work! By the way, who are the current teams that have never won a ring?
go even further, who has never made the playoffs?
Are we talking teams or GMs?
I am working on a blog right now that will answer these questions.
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